Captain’s Wager: Bundle (Retail Edition)

Board Game Geek Rating: 5.51. Board Game Geek Avg Player Rating: 5.67. This retail edition bundle includes the Captain’s Wager base game, Maelstrom board game expansion, and Thrifty Engineer and Scrap Metal Promo Cards. Suitable for 2 to 5 players and published in 2019. In Captain’s Wager, you become a rogue airship captain, sending pirate crews on treasure - hunting adventures. When multiple captains target the same adventure, it's time to gamble for the loot, the true pirate way! It's a betting and hand - management game that combines poker's classic elements with modern card - playing strategies. Each game lasts about 30 minutes. In every round, players get 4 crew cards (valued from 1 - 20). Play high - value cards to win encounters. Crew cards also have effects for extra actions. Strong hands can be bet on for bigger rewards. Unsure players can take a - 2 loan token to stay in. Less confident players can fold to protect their gold. Winning encounters gets you treasures, special abilities, and gold. The pirate with the most gold at the end becomes the Pirate Admiral and wins. At TheGameSteward, a large part of your purchase of Captain’s Wager Bundle will support new Kickstarter games. If you have questions about buying or need game advice, contact us at The Game Steward.

How to play: First, set up the game with the base game, expansion, and promo cards. Each player gets 4 crew cards per round. Try to win encounters by playing the highest - value card. You can also use the effects on the crew cards for extra actions. If you think your hand is strong, bet on it to increase your reward. If you're not sure, take a loan token and stay in the game. If you're not confident, you can fold. Keep playing rounds and win encounters to get treasures, special abilities, and gold. The one with the most gold at the end wins. Note: Be careful when betting, as you could lose your gold. Make sure to understand the effects of the crew cards before using them. Maintenance: Keep the cards in a dry and cool place. You can use card sleeves to protect them from wear and tear. When not in use, store the game components in the box properly to avoid loss.